Advice Not Given A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Mark Epstein, M.D. is a thought-provoking exploration of the ego and its impact on our lives. Published by Penguin on January 15, 2019, this reprint edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the shared human experience of self-doubt and the struggle for control, offering insights from both Buddhism and Western psychotherapy to address the challenges posed by the ego.
In this guide, Dr. Epstein emphasizes the importance of understanding the ego as both an obstacle and a potential source of hope. He presents a nuanced perspective on how to navigate the complexities of self-identity and well-being. By integrating teachings from diverse traditions, the book encourages readers to reflect on their relationship with the ego and consider paths toward personal freedom. Topics such as psychology, psychotherapy, and the intersection of religion and personal memoirs are woven throughout, making this work a valuable resource for those seeking deeper self-awareness.
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“Most people will never find a great psychiatrist or a great Buddhist teacher, but Mark Epstein is both, and the wisdom he imparts in Advice Not Given is an act of generosity and compassion. The book is a tonic for the ailments of our time.”—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth
Our ego, and its accompanying sense of nagging self-doubt as we work to be bigger, better, smarter, and more in control, is one affliction we all share. But while our ego is at once our biggest obstacle, it can also be our greatest hope. We can be at its mercy or we can learn to work with it. With great insight, and in a deeply personal style, renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Mark Epstein offers a how-to guide that refuses a quick fix. In Advice Not Given, he reveals how Buddhism and Western psychotherapy, two traditions that developed in entirely different times and places, both identify the ego as the limiting factor in our well-being, and both come to the same conclusion: When we give the ego free rein, we suffer; but when it learns to let go, we are free.
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